Mihaela Dirlea
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Spadina and Bloor intersection, Toronto, ON M5S
Let's Connect (647) 492-4318
As a Psychotherapist, Couples' Counsellor, and Qualified Mindfulness Instructor, I work with you to help you make sense of your own life experiences, understand how your past affects you now, and make positive changes. Mindfulness is an integral part of my personal and professional life. Since 2009 I have studied the intersection of Buddhism and Psychology and I have partnered with several government and public institutions to run accessible mindfulness programs (including MBSR) for staff and students (i.e. Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, UofT, Central LHIN, The Princess Margaret).
My specialty is in working with cancer survivors & their family members, adults dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma and self-esteem issues, and with couples. At Wellspring, The Princess Margaret, and CAMH I have worked with individuals facing cancer, trauma, anxiety, depression, loss of independence, anger, isolation, and suicidal thoughts.
I work from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and non-judgmental lens. I offer sliding scale rates, as I strongly believe that therapy should be accessible to everyone. “The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we give ourselves” P. Chodron. I invite you to contact me for a free 15 min phone call to discuss your needs. LGBTQ+ positive
Call or Email Mihaela Dirlea now for a free 15 minute consultation - (647) 492-4318
Let's Connect (647) 492-4318
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $165
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Beneva | SSQ
- Blue Cross
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Medavie Blue Cross
- TELUS Health
Mihaela Dirlea
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 492-4318
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Mihaela Dirlea
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended University of Toronto , Graduated 2014
- Certificate from Ontario Association of Social Workers 14031 / 2014
- Certificate from Center for Mindfulness Studies/UofT MBSR Instructor / 2016
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Mihaela Dirlea
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 492-4318
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Chronic Illness
Expertise
- Addiction
- Cancer
- cancer, couple's counselling
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Mihaela Dirlea
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 492-4318
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
German ,
Romanian
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
German ,
Romanian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Mihaela Dirlea
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 492-4318
Groups
6-week MBSR group
This Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) group is an 6-week group program that provides an introduction to a number of mindfulness meditation practices, including sitting meditation and movement practices (ex. gentle stretching) as a way to manage stress, anxiety and prevent relapse of depression episodes. The program weekly 2.5-hour group meetings, one 6-hour weekend retreat and committing to daily 20-45 min home practice for the duration of the course. This program is led by a qualified a MBSR instructor. Insurance receipts provided. Join the waitlist at www.backtothebreath.ca.
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$450
Location
Toronto, ON M5S
Email Mihaela Dirlea about this group or call - (647) 492-4318